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WorksheetsWorld History Exam Review-2nd Nine Weeks (23-24/KolbBCMS)
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 14mins
What impact did contact with merchants from the Islamic world have on European society in the Middle Ages?
Several monarchs changed their religion.
Arabic numerals replaced Roman numerals.
Latin replaced Greek as the official language.
The spinning jenny replaced the spinning wheel.
How did Mansa Musa make Mali famous?
by driving the Tuareg out of Timbuktu
by writing about his travels in the Rihla
by making a pilgrimage to Mecca
by defeating Sumanguru and the Sasso
How did the manor system impact European communities?
Select ALL that apply.
It decreased the power of the elite.
It prevented unskilled workers from finding jobs.
It made it difficult for peasants to own land.
It encouraged people to settle in town near castles.
It forced people to settle in rural areas.
Which of these facts most supports the idea that feudal Japan had a lord-vassal system?
Armies were gathered in preparation for war.
Merchants and artisans were of different social classes
An emperor served as head of a monarchy.
Landowners provided privileges in return for loyalty.
-Limited the power of the monarchy
-Declared the right to trial by jury
-Established the rule of law
start of the Protestant Reformation
fall of the Holy Roman Empire
adoption of the Magna Carta
destruction of the Ottoman Empire
How did the Battle of Hastings impact European history?
Select two that apply.
It inspired the creation of a market economy in Europe.
It began the Norman conquest of England.
It increased the influence of Judaism in Europe.
It sparked the political rivalry between England and France.
It caused the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire.
How did the rule of Charlemagne impact Western Europe?
Select ALL that apply.
It united much of Western Europe.
It weakened the role of the Catholic Church.
It led to the fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe.
It increased the influence of the Catholic Church.
It weakened the economy of Western Europe.
What resulted from the Mongol invasion of China?
Kublai Khan started the Opium Wars.
Genghis Khan established the Open Door Policy.
The Great Wall was destroyed.
Trade along the Silk Road increased.
Which statement best explains a significant effect of the various routes of the Silk Road?
Religious conflict between China and the Middle East intensified.
Military invasions of African nations increased.
The spread of new technologies to the Americas improved.
Trade between Europe and Asia expanded.
How does the Sunnah most influence the lives of Muslims?
by setting punishments for crimes
by providing examples of how to treat others
by limiting personal wealth
by forbidding the consumption of beef
Who played in important role in the government of China during the Song Dynasty?
communist officers
foreign leaders
scholar-officials
elected representatives
How was information preserved and shared in West Africa for most of the region's history?
writing on papyrus
oral traditions
stone carvings
pictures on cloth
Which mountain ranges are located in Europe?
Select two that apply.
Rocky
Ural
Andes
Alps
Himalayan
Sumo wrestlers in modern Japan are an elite group trained from youth for their profession. They follow a strict code of conduct and practice Shinto rituals.
The information suggests that Sumo wrestling in modern Japan is most influenced by the culture of which group in feudal Japan?
people who caught fish
people who fought battles
people who sold goods
people who made pottery
-Created early feudal systems
-Founded the Holy Roman Empire
-Made Christianity the major religion of central Europe
Joan of Arc
Charlemagne
William the Conqueror
Kublai Khan
How did the Roman Catholic Church impact life in Europe during the MIddle Ages?
It provided educational opportunities for peasants.
It prevented governments from mistreating people.
It provided a sense of unity, order, and stability.
It had little authority and was unable to assist those in need.
This leader ruled Mali in medieval Africa during the peak of the empire's power. He brought vast amounts of gold and hundreds of people to Mecca in 1324 CE.
Which of these leaders is described?
Mansa Sakura
Mansa Uii
Mansa Musa
Mansa Wati
Why did the Tang Dynasty use the examination system to choose government officials?
to promote greater cultural diversity
to provide the civil service with qualified leaders
to measure the effectiveness of the imperial education system
to ensure the influence of noble families
Why was trade interrupted between European powers and the Ming Dynasty in the 15th century?
The Ming Dynasty enacted an isolationist policy.
European powers had little interest in Indian Ocean trade.
European powers were focused on establishing American colonies.
Advances in travel technology were unable to overcome the distance.
What was an effect of the journey to Mecca completed by Mansa Musa of Mali in 1324 CE?
The borders of Mali expanded north to the sea.
The people of Mali gained access to salt.
People along his route became interested in Mali.
Islam became a major religion in Mali.
What was one effect of the trans-Saharan caravan trade during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries?
the decline of slavery in West African societies
increased European control of West Africa
decreased power for rulers of West African kingdoms
the spread of Islam throughout West Africa
The Qur'an of Islam refers to Jews and Christians as "People of the Book".
The term "People of the Book" suggests that like Muslims, Jews and Christians have been
worshipers of many gods
given messages from God
followers of the prophet Muhammad
allowed to belong to more than one faith
How did William the Conqueror come to power in England during the 11th century?
International trade increased the wealth of English merchants.
The Byzantine Empire protected England from foreign invasions.
Norman forces won Battle of Hastings.
The Roman Empire collapsed.
What helped Ghana, Mali, and Songhai to become large and powerful West African kingdoms?
the discovery of gunpowder
development of irrigation systems
advanced navigational tools
control of gold-salt trade routes
What was one positive impact that the Crusades had on European society?
Islam did not spread outside the Middle East.
European militaries were weakened.
Trade increased.
Monarchs gained power.
Quote from Magna Carta--
"No free man shall be seized or imprisoned, or stripped of his rights or possessions, or outlaws or exited, or deprived of his standing in any other way, nor will we proceed with force against him, or send others to do so, except by the lawful judgement of his equals or by law of the land."
Based on this quote, how did the Magna Carta impact English society?
It formed a national pollice force.
It ended the use of prisons.
It established the right to a fair trial.
It increased the power of monarchs.
Which statement best describes how anohter culture contributed to the Japanese writing system?
Nomadic peoples introduced writing as they settled the islands of Japan.
Due to the influence of Buddhism, sacred texts in Japan are written in an Indian script.
As a result of conquest and colonization, many Japanese words have a Mongol origin.
Chinese characters are used to express ideas and sounds in the Japanese language.
Which of the following was a result of Islamic expansion on Western Europe?
the development of a written alphabet
the formation of a democratic government
the creation of a decimal system
the expansion of the free-market system
How did Charlemagne transform European society during the MIddle Ages?
by creating the printing press
by writing about his journey to Asia
by protesting against practices of the Catholic Church
by uniting most of Western Europe into one kingdom
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644. During that time, Chinese shipbuilding and navigation techniques were developed. These innovations allowed enormous Chinese fleets to sail oceans as far away as Africa.
How did these developments affect global trade during this time period?
Merchants were forced to use the Chinese language to communicate.
International trade relied on the production of Chinese goods.
Chinese ports were closed to foreign merchants.
Chinese advancements helped explorers navigate across oceans.
What outcome resulted from the fall of the Roman Empire in western Europe?
Feudalism replaced a centralized empire.
Church institutions declined in influence.
Dependence on foreign trade increased.
Local leaders established represntative governments.
Which river aided agriculture and trade for the medieval empire of Mali?
Indus River
Niger River
Nile RIver
Yellow River
Which was a direct effect of the feudal system in medieval Europe?
development of early trade routes
establishment of a rigid class structure
creation of a capitalist economy
requirement of church donations
In what way could the Crusades be viewed as a failure?
Trade between Europe and Asia increased.
Crusaders never gained permanent control of the Holy Land.
The Holy Land was completely destroyed.
New ideas and inventions spread into Europe.
Influences of China and Korea on Early Japan:
Agriculture- new methods of rice farming
Government- Confucian principles supported imperial rule
Religion-????
Which staement best completes the above?
Monotheism replaced worship of several gods.
Spiritual beliefs and political authority kept separate.
Islam adopted after conversion of the emperor.
Buddhism ideas combined with traditional practices.
What best explains why Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne in 800 CE?
to recognize Charlemagne's authority as emperor
to show approval for Charemagne's unification of all Germanic tribes
to avoid conflict with Charlemagne's armies
to complete Charlemagne's conversion to Christianity
Which best describes Timbuktu under the Mali empire?
a trading post controlled by European merchants
a military base for local African armies
a center of Islamic culture and learning
a port where Asian and European ships brought goods
How did feudalism shape the development of towns in Europe?
Feudalism created a society in which all people shared wealth and property equality.
Feudal manors and their surrounding farms became the centers of society.
Feudal manors encouraged people to live outside of towns and commute to work.
Feudalism encouraged the breakup of several regional cities.
How did the development of monasteries impact Europe after the collapse of the Byzantine Empire?
Select three that apply.
It increased the spread of Christianity.
It increased the spread of knowledge.
It increased military conflicts.
It increased literacy rates.
It increased trade with West Africa.
Which factor led to the development of manorialism?
the decrease in migrations
the expansion of the Roman Empire
the influence of the Catholic Church
the collapse of an economy
